Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Exot. Fl. 1(2): t. 31 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083292
Common Names
- Osbeckia nepalensis
- Nepalensis Osbeckia
- Osbeckia Nepalensis
Uses & Benefits
Osbeckia nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal uses as well, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Osbeckia nepalensis var. poilanei C.Hansen
Osbeckia nepalensis var. albiflora Lindl.
Osbeckia nepalensis var. nepalensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osbeckia nepalensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osbeckia nepalensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Osbeckia nepalensis
Osbeckia nepalensis is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.
Species in the Osbeckia genus
Osbeckia tirunelvelica,
Osbeckia australiana,
Osbeckia aspericaulis,
Osbeckia buxifolia,
Osbeckia dolichophylla,
Osbeckia ericoides,
Osbeckia gracilis,
Osbeckia lanata,
Osbeckia melastomacea,
Osbeckia moonii,
Osbeckia parvifolia,
Osbeckia rheedei,
Osbeckia setoso-annulata,
Osbeckia thorelii,
Osbeckia walkeri,
Osbeckia nayarii,
Osbeckia abrahamii,
Osbeckia cochinchinensis,
Osbeckia octandra,
Osbeckia bicolor,
Osbeckia aspera,
Osbeckia brachystemon,
Osbeckia mehrana,
Osbeckia reticulata,
Osbeckia muralis,
Osbeckia virgata,
Osbeckia wynaadensis,
Osbeckia chinensis,
Osbeckia capitata,
Osbeckia opipara,
Osbeckia rostrata,
Osbeckia nepalensis,
Osbeckia crinita,
Osbeckia rubicunda,
Osbeckia nutans,
Osbeckia stellata,
Osbeckia leschenaultiana,
Osbeckia zeylanica,
Osbeckia travancorica,
Osbeckia capitata,
Osbeckia auricola,
Osbeckia drepanosepala,
Osbeckia heteranthera,
Osbeckia saddlepeakensis,
Osbeckia lanceolata,
Osbeckia pendulifolia,
Osbeckia sinensis,
Osbeckia wightiana,
Osbeckia luzoniensis,
Osbeckia capitata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,